MACBA

MACBA is Barcelona’s contemporary art museum, with changing exhibitions featuring everything from paintings and sculpture to film and installations. Its striking white building has a glass front and long ramps overlooking the square. It’s a good choice for children who enjoy art, and under-16s go free.

Under-16s go free

Price:

Adults from €13.50

Best for:

Ages 6+

Duration:

1–1.5 hours

Weather:

Indoors

📍 Area:

El Raval · Map →

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Visiting MACBA with Kids

The collection and changing exhibitions cover painting, sculpture, photography, film and installations, mostly from the 1950s onwards. The building’s glass front and ramps look out over Plaça dels Àngels, where skateboarders practise through the day. A ticket gives entry to all current exhibitions and can be reused for a month.

Visiting MACBA with Kids

Quick Family Facts

Best for: Ages 6+
Visit time: 1–1.5 hours
Pushchairs: Yes, with ramps and lifts
Children: Under-16s go free
Tickets: Can be reused for a month

Highlights

The building: Long ramps and views across Plaça dels Àngels.
Outside: Watch skateboarders practising in the square.
The exhibitions: Discover contemporary art through painting, photography, film and installations.
Architecture: Richard Meier designed MACBA around natural light, open spaces and long ramps.